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SOUTH AFRICAN QUALIFICATIONS AUTHORITY |
REGISTERED UNIT STANDARD THAT HAS PASSED THE END DATE: |
Plan and conduct research that redresses social development issues |
SAQA US ID | UNIT STANDARD TITLE | |||
110059 | Plan and conduct research that redresses social development issues | |||
ORIGINATOR | ||||
SGB Development | ||||
PRIMARY OR DELEGATED QUALITY ASSURANCE FUNCTIONARY | ||||
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FIELD | SUBFIELD | |||
Field 05 - Education, Training and Development | Adult Learning | |||
ABET BAND | UNIT STANDARD TYPE | PRE-2009 NQF LEVEL | NQF LEVEL | CREDITS |
Undefined | Regular | Level 5 | Level TBA: Pre-2009 was L5 | 10 |
REGISTRATION STATUS | REGISTRATION START DATE | REGISTRATION END DATE | SAQA DECISION NUMBER | |
Passed the End Date - Status was "Reregistered" |
2018-07-01 | 2023-06-30 | SAQA 06120/18 | |
LAST DATE FOR ENROLMENT | LAST DATE FOR ACHIEVEMENT | |||
2026-06-30 | 2029-06-30 |
In all of the tables in this document, both the pre-2009 NQF Level and the NQF Level is shown. In the text (purpose statements, qualification rules, etc), any references to NQF Levels are to the pre-2009 levels unless specifically stated otherwise. |
This unit standard does not replace any other unit standard and is not replaced by any other unit standard. |
PURPOSE OF THE UNIT STANDARD |
A learner credited with this unit standard will be able to plan and coordinate research activities for the design of development practice projects.
The learner will also be able to coordinate a number of research activities and structure coherent research reports for a range of key stakeholders that may provide assistance to the effective implementation of subsequent programmes. |
LEARNING ASSUMED TO BE IN PLACE AND RECOGNITION OF PRIOR LEARNING |
A learner studying towards this unit standard is assumed to have completed the unit standard:
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UNIT STANDARD RANGE |
Specific Outcomes and Assessment Criteria: |
SPECIFIC OUTCOME 1 |
Prepare a brief for research activities for a development practice project. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERIA |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 |
1. A brief for research activities is designed and is based on the conceptual intention and vision of the project. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 |
2. Appropriate tools and instruments are selected and where necessary adapted in accordance with the objectives of the brief and the research plan. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 |
3. The activities are designed to involve both learners and community participants. |
SPECIFIC OUTCOME 2 |
Plan research activities for a development practice project. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERIA |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 |
1. Research activities based on the research brief and plan are coordinated. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 |
2. A research report is structured to include recommendations made improve the design of development interventions that are appropriate to address the outcomes. |
SPECIFIC OUTCOME 3 |
Evaluate research plans for a development practice project. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERIA |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 |
1. In the evaluation of research findings procedure is adhered to and a report to that effect is compiled. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 |
2. Research principles and the practice of objectivity are consistently applied throughout the evaluation. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 |
3. The research findings are integrated into learning programme outcomes. |
SPECIFIC OUTCOME 4 |
Prepare appropriate research reports for use by different stakeholders. |
OUTCOME NOTES |
Prepare appropriate research reports for use by different stakeholders involved in development practices. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERIA |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 |
1. Reports are structured to present clear and coherent recommendations with strategies and time frames. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 |
2. The report conforms to the acceptable standard of report- writing. |
UNIT STANDARD ACCREDITATION AND MODERATION OPTIONS |
Accredited providers may establish or refine moderation procedures and systems in line with the requirements of the relevant ETQA.
An external moderator may moderate the results of a learner. External moderators should provide reports not only on the fairness and consistency of assessment, but also on the validity of the assessment design in terms of the specified outcomes. |
UNIT STANDARD ESSENTIAL EMBEDDED KNOWLEDGE |
UNIT STANDARD DEVELOPMENTAL OUTCOME |
N/A |
UNIT STANDARD LINKAGES |
N/A |
Critical Cross-field Outcomes (CCFO): |
UNIT STANDARD CCFO IDENTIFYING |
Identifying and solving problems in which responses display that responsible decisions using critical and creative thinking have been made:
Exploring education and career opportunities: |
UNIT STANDARD CCFO WORKING |
Working effectively with others as a member of a team, group, organisation or community:
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UNIT STANDARD CCFO ORGANISING |
Organising and managing oneself and one`s activities responsibly and effectively:
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UNIT STANDARD CCFO COLLECTING |
Collecting, analysing and critically evaluating information:
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UNIT STANDARD CCFO COMMUNICATING |
Communicating effectively using visual, mathematical and/or language skills in the modes of oral and/or written persuasion:
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UNIT STANDARD CCFO DEMONSTRATING |
Being culturally and aesthetically sensitive across a range of social contexts:
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UNIT STANDARD CCFO CONTRIBUTING |
Participating as responsible citizens in the life of local, national and global communities:
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UNIT STANDARD ASSESSOR CRITERIA |
Anyone assessing a learner against this unit standard could be employed as a development practitioner in the same provider institution with at least a level 6 Qualification and work with a registered assessor in development practice with the relevant ETQA.
Registered Assessors must have a level 6 qualification in development practice and prior or concurrent experience as a development practitioner. |
REREGISTRATION HISTORY |
As per the SAQA Board decision/s at that time, this unit standard was Reregistered in 2012; 2015. |
UNIT STANDARD NOTES |
N/A |
QUALIFICATIONS UTILISING THIS UNIT STANDARD: |
ID | QUALIFICATION TITLE | PRE-2009 NQF LEVEL | NQF LEVEL | STATUS | END DATE | PRIMARY OR DELEGATED QA FUNCTIONARY | |
Core | 23095 | Higher Education and Training Certificate: Development Practice | Level 5 | NQF Level 05 | Passed the End Date - Status was "Reregistered" |
2023-06-30 | ETDP SETA |
Core | 80946 | National Certificate: Community Development | Level 5 | NQF Level 05 | Passed the End Date - Status was "Reregistered" |
2023-06-30 | As per Learning Programmes recorded against this Qual |
Core | 49710 | National Diploma: Development Practice | Level 5 | NQF Level 05 | Passed the End Date - Status was "Reregistered" |
2023-06-30 | ETDP SETA |
Elective | 50041 | Further Education and Training Certificate: Probation Work | Level 4 | NQF Level 04 | Passed the End Date - Status was "Reregistered" |
2023-06-30 | HW SETA |
Elective | 48701 | National Certificate: Community-Based Language Practice | Level 4 | NQF Level 04 | Passed the End Date - Status was "Reregistered" |
2012-06-30 | |
Elective | 58978 | National Certificate: Journalism | Level 5 | Level TBA: Pre-2009 was L5 | Passed the End Date - Status was "Reregistered" |
2023-06-30 | MICTS |
Elective | 49598 | National Diploma: Paralegal Practice | Level 5 | NQF Level 05 | Passed the End Date - Status was "Reregistered" |
2023-06-30 | SAS SETA |
PROVIDERS CURRENTLY ACCREDITED TO OFFER THIS UNIT STANDARD: |
This information shows the current accreditations (i.e. those not past their accreditation end dates), and is the most complete record available to SAQA as of today. Some Primary or Delegated Quality Assurance Functionaries have a lag in their recording systems for provider accreditation, in turn leading to a lag in notifying SAQA of all the providers that they have accredited to offer qualifications and unit standards, as well as any extensions to accreditation end dates. The relevant Primary or Delegated Quality Assurance Functionary should be notified if a record appears to be missing from here. |
1. | A4 Consultancy CC |
2. | ATTI Nelspruit Pty Ltd |
3. | AVAX SA 481 CC. T/A Mandisa Development Services |
4. | B T Group of Companies Pty Ltd |
5. | Continuing Education For Africa |
6. | Dabulamanzi & Njabulo Ndaba Consulting cc |
7. | Education and Training Unit |
8. | Elvis Koena Consulting (Pty) Ltd |
9. | Frayintermedia Cc |
10. | Gotsec Skills Training |
11. | HILLCROSS BUSINESS SCHOOL (PTY |
12. | IQ Skills Academy (PTY) LTD. |
13. | Isibani Skills Academy |
14. | Jabulani Training & Development |
15. | Jeppe College of Commerce and |
16. | Kenako Investments |
17. | Kundani Trading |
18. | Loago Business Consulting |
19. | Lusa Social Entrepreneurship Institute |
20. | Marematlou Training Institute |
21. | MBOWA COLLEGE PTY LTD |
22. | MENTORNET (PTY) LTD |
23. | Mortarboard Training Solutions |
24. | Motheo Training Institute Trust |
25. | Musengavhadzimu Media |
26. | Ntevho-Ketso Training and Recruitement Consultancy cc |
27. | NTI College |
28. | Petra institute of Development (PTY) Ltd |
29. | PMA Holding (Pty) Ltd |
30. | Posh Multimedia |
31. | Pretoria Technical College |
32. | Professional Development and Training Institute (Pty) Ltd |
33. | Progressive School of Business and Engineering (Pty) |
34. | Reflections Development Institute |
35. | Retshetse Training Project |
36. | Sigodi Development Services and Associates (SDS) cc |
37. | South African Corporate Training Association |
38. | South West Gauteng Tvet College |
39. | Southern African Youth Movement |
40. | Spotru Training Centre |
41. | SPS Consulting (Pty) Ltd |
42. | Tasc Business Consulting and Training |
43. | Tembe Service Providers |
44. | Thabelanang t/a Thabelanang Trading Enterprise |
45. | The Finishing College (Pty) Lt |
46. | The Fundamentals Training Centre |
47. | THE GMC GROUP PTY LTD |
48. | Thembekile training consulting |
49. | Thinking Mind Trading |
50. | Thuto-Botshabelo Training and Projects (Pty) Ltd |
51. | TMG Quality Services |
52. | Together Lifestyle Resort Pty Ltd |
53. | TSP COLLEGE |
54. | Ulwazi Training & Development |
55. | Varsity Institute of Science & Technology (Pty)Ltd |
56. | Vhutshilo Health And Training Organisation |
57. | Vicresco (Pty) Ltd |
58. | VUTHLARI MARKETING CONSULTING |
59. | WEST COAST COLLEGE FET |
60. | Whitestone College |
61. | Wildfire Development Training Agency |
All qualifications and part qualifications registered on the National Qualifications Framework are public property. Thus the only payment that can be made for them is for service and reproduction. It is illegal to sell this material for profit. If the material is reproduced or quoted, the South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA) should be acknowledged as the source. |